Driving consumers into the future.
But only if we adopt policies allowing them to take the wheel.
The journey to cleaner transportation starts with a roadmap. With properly-funded purchase rebates and expanded EV charging infrastructure, we can power the adoption of this revolutionary shift in how Virginia drives.
What do cars and trucks look like on Virginia roads?
Overwhelmingly, vehicles today are still internal-combustion engines, powered by gasoline. Less than 1 percent are fully electric.
How many charging stations are in Virginia?
About 2,100. We’ll need a lot more to fully adopt EVs and keep the pace of a state like California, the nation’s leader.
Hand motorists the keys with EV Incentives and Infrastructure.
Virginia Drives Electric Town Hall
In late 2021, Virginia pro-EV group Generation180 hosted a virtual town hall focused on transportation electrification with Virginia General Assembly members Jennifer Boysko, Scott Surovell, David Reid, and Jennifer McClellan. VADA’s Don Hall was the “Virginia Drives Electric” guest speaker. He offered insights on the EV experience, where manufacturers stand on EVs (hint: they are no longer investing heavily in gas-powered vehicles), and what the Commonwealth can do to make EVs a reality.
Incentives
Which road will Virginia take? That’s up to us. There are multiple ways to fully fund these rebates, including federal and Virginia’s budget surplus. An investment of $200 million in coming years would go a long way to bridging the price difference between an EV or one with a gas-burning engine.
Infrastructure
Virginia Dealers: All in for EVs.
Virginia’s automobile dealers are on the front line of the Commonwealth’s journey to greater EV adoption. Dealers are investing millions of dollars to train staff and retool their service departments to maintain the next generation of vehicles on Virginia roads. More than 65,000 people work at Virginia’s dealerships, with good-paying jobs in sales, service, and management. And they know the future of their industry increasingly relies on selling EVs. They know these vehicles aren’t just good for their business. They also provide a reliable and more environmentally friendly form of transportation for their customers. Dealers are here to answer consumer questions about EVs, making them ambassadors for this leap in transportation technology.
Legislative contacts.
If you are a legislative aide or public/elected official with questions or comments about EVs, reach out to either of our government affairs contacts directly. For consumers with questions about EVs, email us.